The 1871 Gold Sovereign Sydney. Shield.Minted at the Royal Mint, Sydney Branch, New South Wales, Australia. Mint mark 'S' on reverse below shield.
Reverse shows a crowned shield by Jean B. Merlen. Legend: BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID DEF.
Obverse is young head of Queen Victoria by William Wyon. Legend VICTORIA DEI GRATIA with date below.Image credit: Museums Victoria.
Mintage: 2,814,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Sydney Mint
Minted in 1871. See Coins and Events of 1871
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: Australia
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 | SCARCE AU58 1883 Sydney Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1883S £ 1,390.00 |
 | 1871-S Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign - WW in relief £ 1,156.00 |
 | EXTREMELY RARE R4 1872/1 Melbourne Overdate Victoria Shield Gold Sovereign 1872M £ 3,250.00 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,350.00 |
 | 1871-S Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign - WW in relief £ 1,146.00 |
 | 1880 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 981.00 |
 | VERY RARE R4 1862 R OVER INVERTED R Victoria Shield Gold Sovereign Coin AU53 R/R £ 3,576.70 |
 | 1892 Queen Victoria (Old Head) Shield Back 1/2 Sovereign 22k Gold. 395g £ 600.00 |
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